Production Control Planning Coordinator
About The Position
The Production Control Planning Coordinator performs diversified engineering and technical duties to assist the department supervisor with assigned departmental responsibilities. The role coordinates end-to-end supply-chain communication, interprets demand requirements, plans supply, and communicates completion schedules. It plans and prepares production schedules, manages material and ERP system issues, and works with other departments to support customer delivery requirements. This is not a remote position; the employee must be located in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. The coordinator may need to travel occasionally in the future based on business needs, although travel is not currently required. The role involves walking for prolonged periods, frequent bending, climbing, rotating, squatting, reaching, kneeling, or stooping, lifting up to 25 pounds, and periods of computer use. Employees may also be frequently exposed to heat or cold, heights, gases, vibration, dust, chemicals, odors, dampness, fumes, and noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience in operations management, production planning or scheduling, and ERP software is preferred.
- Advanced skills using MS Excel, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to handle multiple assignments through completion with minimal supervision.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent oral and written business communication skills.
- Must be located in the Dallas–Fort Worth area; the position is not remote.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or an equivalent ERP solution.
- Experience in operations management, production planning or scheduling, and ERP software.
Responsibilities
- Communicate end-to-end across the supply chain, including interpreting demand requirements, planning supply, and communicating completion schedules.
- Coordinate material and ERP system issues to support customer requirements and requested delivery dates; maintain accurate schedules, kanban quantities, and material availability in the ERP system.
- Plan and prepare production schedules, including developing master schedules that sequence operations and establish lead times to meet shipping dates based on sales forecasts or customer orders.
- Hold meetings to discuss issues that may impact Manufacturing and follow up with meeting minutes and actions.
- Confer with other departments to determine the status of assigned projects.
- Expedite operations that delay schedules and alter schedules to address unforeseen conditions.
- Develop programs and goals to improve on-time delivery.
- Develop written procedures.
- Develop and execute project schedules.
- Serve on related committees and participate in meetings as required.
- Support the company’s defined goals and objectives.
- Project a professional, total-quality image in all aspects of the position.
- Perform other duties as assigned or as judgment or necessity dictates.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Casual workplace with an energetic atmosphere.
- 401(k) retirement program with company match.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
